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Public Health

Public health specialists educate communities about injury and disease prevention, raise awareness about communicable and other diseases, and conduct research to improve public health. Unlike doctors, public health specialists work to prevent disease, rather than treat it. Many public health professionals specialize in emergency and disaster preparedness, health services administration, epidemiology, environmental health, occupational health, nutrition, child health, global health, biostatistics, behavioral science, and health education.

Degree programs in public health are available at the bachelor's, master's, and doctorate levels. The following are popular public health degrees:
  • Master's of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master's of Health Administration (MHA)
  • Master's of Science in Public Health (MSPH)
  • Doctorate of Public Health (DrPH)
Additional information about public health careers can be obtained from these organizations:
  • Schools of Public Health Application Service
  • Association of Schools of Public Health
  • American Public Health Association
  • Public Health Works
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Psychologist
Psychologists specialize in analyzing human behavior and brain function. They study all features of human experience, including child development, cognitive function, and human relationships. Psychology offers a wide array of career opportunities.

Salary: $30,000 - $78,654

Education: 4 - 8 Years (beyond high school)

Job Outlook: Excellent

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